What is Gum Surgery Treatment?
Gum surgery treatment, also known as periodontal surgery, is a dental procedure aimed at treating advanced gum disease (periodontitis) or addressing issues with the gums and surrounding tissues. Periodontal disease occurs when bacteria accumulate along and below the gumline, leading to inflammation, infection, and eventual destruction of the gum tissue and supporting structures.
Gum surgery may be recommended when non-surgical treatments, such as scaling and root planing (deep cleaning), are ineffective in controlling the disease progression. The specific type of gum surgery performed depends on the severity and extent of the periodontal disease and may include procedures such as flap surgery, gingivectomy, gum grafting, or guided tissue regeneration.
During gum surgery, the dentist or periodontist (a specialist in gum disease treatment) numbs the affected area with local anesthesia to ensure the patient’s comfort. The gum tissue is then carefully lifted or repositioned to access and remove diseased tissue, reduce pocket depths, reshape the gums, or repair damaged areas.
Symptoms Of Gum Diseases
- Bleeding of gums when you brush or floss your teeth
- Foul breath that doesn’t go away even after brushing
- Teeth loosening
- Spreading away of teeth or space increasing in between teeth.
- Pulling of gums away from the teeth
- Change in the way your teeth fit together when you bite (malocclusion)
- Pus discharge between teeth and gums
- Pain while chewing
- Teeth sensitivity
- Tender, red or swollen gums
- Ill-fitting partial dentures
- Deep space formation between gums and teeth
